Swimming Pool Ideas and Designs
Do new indoor or outdoor swimming pools increase the value of homes?
Outdoor or indoor swimming pools can significantly impact property value by attracting buyers with bigger budgets who are looking for a little luxury in their home. However, installing a large swimming pool could also negatively impact the value of your house if there isn’t enough space left in your garden for anything else. This is why it is important to seek guidance from a swimming pool installer or expert, and choose a swimming pool installation that can fit tastefully in your garden. If you are planning to sell your home, you may also want to look into the range of large inflatable, above ground swimming pools now available so that you can take it with you when you leave.
What type of swimming pool should I install?
The British weather can be unpredictable at best, so while an infinity pool or luxurious outdoor pool may be a stunning addition to a holiday villa abroad, it may be a good idea to look into small plunge pools, heated pools and indoor swimming pool designs instead. This doesn’t mean you will have to compromise on style – even natural swimming pools, which can look stunning when well placed in leafy and luscious gardens, are heatable and therefore usable in slightly colder months.
If you don’t quite have the space for a large swimming pool, there are plenty of small swimming pool ideas and designs to work with, and if you speak to an expert they may be able to design bespoke swimming pools to fit perfectly in the space you have. Simple plunge pools are great additions to courtyard gardens or other quiet outdoor spots where you want a quick, refreshing dip, but don’t want the space to be dominated by a large pool. A plunge pool will have to be very carefully planned out, however, as you need the right drainage and safety features, so you can’t just throw one in wherever you have space. Speak to a professional who has experience installing plunge pools beforehand.
Of course, with nice garden hot tubs you may not be able swim lengths but you will be able to relax in your garden no matter the weather as you look up at the stars. If you are on a budget there are also affordable inflatable hot tubs that could work in your garden. And, just like inflatable pools, the extra advantage is that they will be able to come with you if you move!
What material should I use for spas or hot tubs?
For a hot tub to survive the changing seasons it is important to choose a material that will be durable. Cedar or other wooden hot tubs can look attractive, but will be harder to maintain. The most popular material is often vinyl for its affordability and versatility but this material is also less likely to last. To get the best bang for your buck, we would recommend opting for a concrete or a fibreglass hot tub or spa, which would provide you with a sturdy solution. In addition, metal above ground hot tubs can be a durable option. To finish off the design of your hot tub we would also recommend that you build a wooden platform around it or take a look at our canopies and gazebos for some privacy.
Browse the swimming pools, plunge pools and hot tub photos from professional designers and installers and save your favourites to an ideabook. You can then contact the professionals that worked on any of these swimming pool designs to see if they can create something similar for your house project.
This is an example of a medium sized classic indoor rectangular lengths swimming pool in Other with a pool house and tiled flooring.
Design ideas for a contemporary back rectangular lengths swimming pool in London with a water feature.
Nice swimming pool surroundings - clare_petry
Traditional indoor rectangular swimming pool in Surrey.
love this ceiling and the recessed lights - directord
Indoor swimming pool with classic white upholstery
This is an example of an expansive classic indoor rectangular swimming pool in London with a pool house.
so awesome to have a pool in the lounge! - suzettefaye25
Traditional back rectangular natural swimming pool in Sussex with decking.
Permanent hammock posts - on newly created landing at top of garden steps. - christine_king73
This is an example of a contemporary indoor swimming pool in London with a pool house.
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Design ideas for a farmhouse round above ground swimming pool in Other with a hot tub.
like this idea. but not sure we can afford hot tub!! - nikiobrien77
This beautiful Island villa with amazing views of the ocean required a cable railing that would not obstruct the view. The Ithaca style was chosen for the clean lines and super slim posts.
Railings by Keuka Studios
Photography by Brilliant Studios in Turks and Caicos
πέργκολα κ καναπεδες - matthew_georgiou
Charcoal mosaic tiles give a beautiful turquoise colour to the water with flamed granite steps and coping stones and limestone paving on terrace
Design ideas for a contemporary rectangular swimming pool in London.
Flamed Granite pool coping stones and steps - payton_mincey
This is an example of a contemporary swimming pool in Gloucestershire.
External windows. Embedded Jacuzzi - fraser_macdonald22
Sarah Oxby, Hampstead Garden Design
Contemporary swimming pool in London with stamped concrete.
Colours of decking and patio tiles - mym807
franklin and franklin
Inspiration for a contemporary indoor rectangular lengths swimming pool in London with a water feature and tiled flooring.
I love it - a_alhassawi
This is an example of a contemporary indoor rectangular swimming pool in Other with a pool house.
Basement swimming pool and spa with faceted mirror wall and integrated audio system.
Photo of a medium sized traditional indoor rectangular swimming pool in London.
this room in general would love more star like lights - becky_o_connor72
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Photo of a large contemporary back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Sussex with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back rectangular swimming pool in London with decking.
Swimming pool - simonblue47